About Ace

Ace Distributing is a leading beverage wholesaler in South Central Pennsylvania.

Founded in 1948 by Jimmie and Nick Spagnola and acquired by current owners Jeff Reeder and Tim Strickler in 1989, Ace Distributing has been connecting quality brewers to customers and the community for 70 years. Thousands of local Pennsylvanians are touched by Ace Distributing’s extensive portfolio, ensuring the delivered happiness to society. Through the recommendation of its brewery and retail partners, Ace Distributing has been nominated for the Craft Beer Distributor of the Year Award nationally through the Brewer’s Association and National Beer Wholesalers Association.

Ace Distributing represents more than 350 brands (more than 2,000 products distributed!) from over 130 supplier partners and services over 1,400 direct retail partners across Lancaster, York, Adams, Franklin, Fulton, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, Perry, Mifflin, and Juniata counties. Ace Distributing is committed to building local partnerships through non-profit community support and utilizing local vendors for services, supplies, and equipment needs. Ace provides superior service and expertise to the industry, serving as a valued resource in the market to its brewery partners, retail partners, and most importantly, its consumers.

Join the 104's managing partner and certified cicerone Jeremy Jones and Executive Chef Chris Fisher as they present the first 104 Beer School. We are happy to partner with New Belgium Brewery from Fort Collins Colorado. Jeremy lived and had a restaurant in Fort Collins and has great knowledge of the brewery, their culture and most importantly there world class brewing. This will be an informal evening of great beer, great cuisine, and an informative discussion of the symmetry of the two.